CA2203322A1 - Auxiliary device for bed-ridden and disabled patients - Google Patents
Auxiliary device for bed-ridden and disabled patientsInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
- A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
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- A61G7/053—Aids for getting into, or out of, bed, e.g. steps, chairs, cane-like supports
Abstract
An auxiliary device for aiding a bed-ridden or disabled patient to sit up in bed and leave the bed includes a holder, an arrangement for securing the holder onto a side of the bed, a post adjustably received in the holder, with an upper end of the post being provided with handles or grips for the patient. For securing the holder to the bed frame, U-shaped clamp elements are provided which can clamp onto a frame member of the bed frame or clips which hold the holder are secured by threaded fasteners.
Description
t CA 02203322 1997-04-22 SPECIFI CATIQN
TITLI~
"AUXILIARY DEVICE FOR BED-RIDDEN-AND DISkBLED PATIENTS~
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to providing an auxiliary device for bed-ridden and disabled patients, which device is ;nten~led to serve the purpose of mal~ing it possible or easier for the patient to sit up in bed, leave the bed and subsequently support themselves adjacent to the bed.
To accomplish these goals, the invention is directed to an auxiliary device for disable, bed ridden patients comprising a post having a grip extending toward the bed space as well as at least one grip extending parallel to a side of the bed, a holder for receiving the post and having means for locking the post therein, and means for fastening or mounting the holder to me side or edge of the bed.
The advantage of the motion aid, that can be attached to and, in turn, removed from a bed frame with few manipulations and has a movable upper part, is that it is adapted in height to the individual requirements of the patient. The motion or, respectively, uprighting aid can also be employed for motion therapy during rehabilitation.
Other advantages and features of the invention will be readily apparent from thefollowing description of the preferred embodiments, the drawings and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the auxiliary device for use with a stationary bed;
Fig. 2 is a side view of the auxili~y device of Fig. l;
Fig. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a base of the holder for the device of Fig. l;
= Fig. 4 is-a perspeEtive view of a second embodiment ofthe ~qn~ ry device int~.n~le~1 for movable beds;
Fig. S is a side view of the auxiliary device of Fig. 4;
- Fig. 6 is an enlarged cross sectional view through an anchoring for the holder of the device of Fig. 4 with portions in elevation for purposes of illustration;
Fig. 7 is an end view of a modification of a fastening arrangement for securing the device of the present invention on a stationary bed;
Fig. 8 is a bottom view taken along the lines VIII - vm of Fig. 9;
Fig. 9 is a side elevational view of the device of Fig. 7;
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment for securing the holder to a bed frame;
Fig. 11 is a perspective view of an additional modification for f~tt-nin~: the holder to a frame of a movable bed; and Fig. 12 is yet another modification for securing the holder to a frame of a movable bed.
. CA 02203322 1997-04-22 DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The principles of the present invention are particularly useful when incorporated in an auxiliary device, which is illustrated in Fig. 1, for making it easier for persons that are bed-ridden or disabled to sit up in bed, leave the bed and subsequently support themselves while st~ntlin~ along a side of the bed. As illustrated, the device is used with a stationary bed having a side board 9. The ~l-xili~ry device includes a post 1, which is preferably a quadrangular post having a square cross section, which can be formed of a quadrangular pipe that can be inserted into a holder 2 that is composed of a quadrangular pipe and embraces the post with a form fit. The post can be locked in a position by a set screw 3.
-A holding grip 4 (Fig. 2) mainly serves as an uprighting aid for a patient and facesinward toward the bed space and is secured to an upper part of the post 1. In additio n, grips ~ and 6, which are screwed into threaded bores of the post 7 and extend parallel to the side board 9 of the bed and help the patient execute turning movements or, respectively, lend the patient support when and after they have left the bed and are st~n~lin~ next to the device. Threaded bores, which receive a male thread of grips, are provided on a side of the post 1 facing away from the bed. The upper end of the post has a covering 7.
The holder 2 is secured to a side board 9 of the bed frame with two clips or brackets 8, which are composed of flat bands that have angle bends and are secured to the side board 9 by screws.
It is critical that the upper edge of the holder 2 is clearly lower than the upper side of the mattress so that the required operations at the patient or, respectively, the patient's bed are not impeded after the loosening ofthe set screw 3 and removal ofthe post 1. A holder 2 can be provided with a bottom plate 10 tihat lies on the floor, and the bottom plate can be screwed into the floor by screws extending through the four bores provided therein.
The set screw 3 is intentled to prevent the post 1 that is inherently easily movable in the quadrangular pipe 2 forming the holder from lmintentionally sliding up and is not suitable for ~u~l)olling the full weight of the patient. Accordingly, as shown in Fig. 3, cuboid inserts 11 or 12 are inserted in the holder 2 to limit the downward movement for the post 1 into the holder 2 and form means for selecting the height of support. On the basis of an a~l~l;ate selection of the length of the inserts and/or a plurality oi~these inserts, the height of the projecting post 1 can be matched to the ind~vidual clt~m~n~ls ofthe patient. Instead of having the holder 2 connected to the-bottom=plate 1~, it is expedient for an easier replacement of the inserts 11 or 12 to firmly join the bottom plate to the lowest insert that will define a I~ height for the upper post 1. After loosening of the fastening screws on the clip or brackets 8, the holder 2 can easily be pulled up a bit so that the loosely introduced inserts slide out of the holder 2 and can be replaced, as needed, by other inserts that can be inserted into the holder from below. With the lower insert 11 secured to the plate 10, this forms a plug for receiving the square tube forrning the holder 2 with a telescopic or socket-like connection.
A modified embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5, and is designed for movable beds which have a carriage frame 13 and a mattress support frame 14 arranged thereabove, which is standard in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. The construction of the post 1 and the holder 2 e.ssentially corresponds to that of Figs. 1 and 2. Here, however, the holder cannot be supported directly on the floor, but must be firrnly anchored to the metal frarne 13 or, respectively 14. To this end, U-shaped fish plates or clamps 15 allocated to each frame are provided. The clamps 15 will embrace the respective frame 13 or 14 and are capable of being pressed thereagainst with a col,lplession screw 16, which extends between the legs of the U-shaped clamp, as best illustrated in Fig. 6. The clamps are unreleasably connected to a flat band 18, whiclh surrounds the holder 2, namely either directly or, when the carriage frame 13 is set back, by an a~pr~liately long adapter 17 composed of a quadrangular or square pipe. In the flat band 18 allocated to the lower frame, there is provided at least one threaded bore for a set screw l9a to form a pleSSUle contact with the holder 2, whereas two threaded bores are provided in the flat band allocated to the upper frame 14 on opposite sides thereto for the two set screws l9b, which are guided through the bores in the holder 2 and into pres~ule contact with the post 1. Like the set screw 3 in Fig. 2, the set screws 19a and 19b oppose the post 1 from sliding up inadvertently above all, however, and, given an apployliate dimensioning, they prevent the holder from moving relative to the firmly anchored flat band 18 when loaded with the full heig~ht of the patient.
As illustrated in Fig. 6, a tubular adapter or bushing 20 of an elastic m~teri~l that has abore for the screw-16 and.loosely touches the frame 13 in an unstrained or unco~ lessed condition is aFranged between the legs ofthe U-shaped clamp 15. The inside surfaces ofthe U-shaped clamp 15 are provided with an elastic layer 21 of, for example, plastic to protect the finish of the bed frame.
Thus, when the screw 16 is threaded into the nut to clamp the U-shaped clamp 15 onto the frame, the bushing 20 is compressed and expands to forrn a grip with the frame member.
The post 1 comprises a plurality of cross bores 22 for the acceptance of a safety pin or fixing pin 23, with which the post is supported on an upper edge ofthe holder 2. When the upper edge of the holder is fixed in a position that is illustrated in Fig. 4, it projects only slightly beyond the upper edge of the mattress support frame 14.
As illustrated, the holder 2 of the device is mounted on the outside edges of the frames.
However, by providing a shorter spacer 17, the holder can also be attached to the frame 14 on the inside of the frame member so that the post, when introduced into the holder, will move through the closest opening in the wire grid, which is usually provided for supporting the mattress, and, thus, the mattress is simply pushed slightly away by the presence of the post 1. With such an ~tt~hment of the holder 2 on the inside of the frame member 14, the bed can still be easily moved through doors and not have its width increased by the presence of the device.
A modification of the means for mounting or securing the post holder 2 on the side of a bed frame, such as a stationary bed, is illustrated in Figs. 7-9. This mounting means includes two sheet metal parts 2~ and 25', which are joined together by rivets to form a U-shaped member for mounting on a side board 24. The post holder 2 is secured to the sheet metal part 2~ with a clip or bracket 26, which is held by four screws which are threaded into rivet nuts 30, which were provided in a sheet metal part 25'. Two additional rivet nuts 29 are also provided arld are connected to an L-shaped plc~S~Llle plate 28 for pressing this plate against the surface of ~e side board 24. Rivet nuts are known in and of themselves and serve the purpose of providing a thin-wall structural element w;th a nut with female threads. Rivet nuts can be in~t~lled with specific drawing tools, for example a hand ~- tool which is=sold~under~the trade narne "GE~IPA".- The rivet nuts 29 and 30 are rnounted in the sheet part 25' before the part 25' and the part 25 are joined together by rivets. The employment of the ~,es~u,e plate 28 prevents damage or, respectively, dents in the side board 24 of the bed frarne. The fastening means shown in Figs. 1-3 also has the advantage that expensive welding work for reinforcing material for the nut threads can be dispensed with given a cost-saving lightweight structure. The parts - 25 and 25' can also advantageously be composed of a plastic m~tenal. Given an al)plopliate, thorough reinforcement of the m~ten~l, it would also be possible to replace the parts 2~ and 25' with a single U-sh~ped part and to introduce the nut threads for the pl~;SSW~: and fastening screws directly into these parts.
In the bed frame, as shown in Figs. 4-6, the frame members are formed of a quadrangular square cross section. However, if the bed frame is forrned of a tubular member having an oval shape, such as shown by the profile frame member 32, a different structure clamp is required.
Clamp members 33 are matched to the shape of the profile of the frame member 32 and engage an angle piece 31, which has been welded to the post holder 2. As illustrated, these are clamped onto the angle pieces by a threaded member and a pair of the clamp members 33 are provided.
When the movable bed, which is standard for clinics and care fields, has a quadrangular ma~tress fiame member, a r~ , .;. ,g means, which is composed of two U-shaped fish plates or clamps 34 connected to one another by a web, which clamps can be tightened against the frame by two colhl~lession screws 35, can be provided. An inside surface of this U-shaped clamp member 34 is provided with a protective layer 36. The post holder 2 is firmly connected to the connecting web between the two clarnps 34, such as by welding. The holder is provided with a set screw, such as 37, for the post. A counter-nut 38 serves the purpose of securing the position of the set screw 37.
. CA 02203322 1997-04-22 Another modification of the mounting means, w~ich is an especially low-outlay embodiment for movable beds that are preferably intencle.-l for quadrangular rnattress frames that extend more into the inside of the bed, is illustrated in Fig. 12. In this embodiment, similar to the embodiment of Fig. 11, the post holder is merely secured to the mattress frame and is vertically adjusted with vertical movement of the frame. Only a single clamp member 39 is provided for em.bracing the mattress frame, wherein the legs of this clamp member are fashioned T-shaped, as can be seen in Fig. 12. An incision 40 is provided in the upper leg to allow the f~ctening device to be positioned closer to a raisable head part of the bed, and this is useful for a more comfortable raising of the patient.
-Although various minor modifications may be suggested by those versed in the art, itshould be understood that I wish to embody within the scope of the patent granted her eon all such modifications as reasonably and properly come within the scope of my contribution to the art.
TITLI~
"AUXILIARY DEVICE FOR BED-RIDDEN-AND DISkBLED PATIENTS~
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to providing an auxiliary device for bed-ridden and disabled patients, which device is ;nten~led to serve the purpose of mal~ing it possible or easier for the patient to sit up in bed, leave the bed and subsequently support themselves adjacent to the bed.
To accomplish these goals, the invention is directed to an auxiliary device for disable, bed ridden patients comprising a post having a grip extending toward the bed space as well as at least one grip extending parallel to a side of the bed, a holder for receiving the post and having means for locking the post therein, and means for fastening or mounting the holder to me side or edge of the bed.
The advantage of the motion aid, that can be attached to and, in turn, removed from a bed frame with few manipulations and has a movable upper part, is that it is adapted in height to the individual requirements of the patient. The motion or, respectively, uprighting aid can also be employed for motion therapy during rehabilitation.
Other advantages and features of the invention will be readily apparent from thefollowing description of the preferred embodiments, the drawings and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the auxiliary device for use with a stationary bed;
Fig. 2 is a side view of the auxili~y device of Fig. l;
Fig. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a base of the holder for the device of Fig. l;
= Fig. 4 is-a perspeEtive view of a second embodiment ofthe ~qn~ ry device int~.n~le~1 for movable beds;
Fig. S is a side view of the auxiliary device of Fig. 4;
- Fig. 6 is an enlarged cross sectional view through an anchoring for the holder of the device of Fig. 4 with portions in elevation for purposes of illustration;
Fig. 7 is an end view of a modification of a fastening arrangement for securing the device of the present invention on a stationary bed;
Fig. 8 is a bottom view taken along the lines VIII - vm of Fig. 9;
Fig. 9 is a side elevational view of the device of Fig. 7;
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment for securing the holder to a bed frame;
Fig. 11 is a perspective view of an additional modification for f~tt-nin~: the holder to a frame of a movable bed; and Fig. 12 is yet another modification for securing the holder to a frame of a movable bed.
. CA 02203322 1997-04-22 DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The principles of the present invention are particularly useful when incorporated in an auxiliary device, which is illustrated in Fig. 1, for making it easier for persons that are bed-ridden or disabled to sit up in bed, leave the bed and subsequently support themselves while st~ntlin~ along a side of the bed. As illustrated, the device is used with a stationary bed having a side board 9. The ~l-xili~ry device includes a post 1, which is preferably a quadrangular post having a square cross section, which can be formed of a quadrangular pipe that can be inserted into a holder 2 that is composed of a quadrangular pipe and embraces the post with a form fit. The post can be locked in a position by a set screw 3.
-A holding grip 4 (Fig. 2) mainly serves as an uprighting aid for a patient and facesinward toward the bed space and is secured to an upper part of the post 1. In additio n, grips ~ and 6, which are screwed into threaded bores of the post 7 and extend parallel to the side board 9 of the bed and help the patient execute turning movements or, respectively, lend the patient support when and after they have left the bed and are st~n~lin~ next to the device. Threaded bores, which receive a male thread of grips, are provided on a side of the post 1 facing away from the bed. The upper end of the post has a covering 7.
The holder 2 is secured to a side board 9 of the bed frame with two clips or brackets 8, which are composed of flat bands that have angle bends and are secured to the side board 9 by screws.
It is critical that the upper edge of the holder 2 is clearly lower than the upper side of the mattress so that the required operations at the patient or, respectively, the patient's bed are not impeded after the loosening ofthe set screw 3 and removal ofthe post 1. A holder 2 can be provided with a bottom plate 10 tihat lies on the floor, and the bottom plate can be screwed into the floor by screws extending through the four bores provided therein.
The set screw 3 is intentled to prevent the post 1 that is inherently easily movable in the quadrangular pipe 2 forming the holder from lmintentionally sliding up and is not suitable for ~u~l)olling the full weight of the patient. Accordingly, as shown in Fig. 3, cuboid inserts 11 or 12 are inserted in the holder 2 to limit the downward movement for the post 1 into the holder 2 and form means for selecting the height of support. On the basis of an a~l~l;ate selection of the length of the inserts and/or a plurality oi~these inserts, the height of the projecting post 1 can be matched to the ind~vidual clt~m~n~ls ofthe patient. Instead of having the holder 2 connected to the-bottom=plate 1~, it is expedient for an easier replacement of the inserts 11 or 12 to firmly join the bottom plate to the lowest insert that will define a I~ height for the upper post 1. After loosening of the fastening screws on the clip or brackets 8, the holder 2 can easily be pulled up a bit so that the loosely introduced inserts slide out of the holder 2 and can be replaced, as needed, by other inserts that can be inserted into the holder from below. With the lower insert 11 secured to the plate 10, this forms a plug for receiving the square tube forrning the holder 2 with a telescopic or socket-like connection.
A modified embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5, and is designed for movable beds which have a carriage frame 13 and a mattress support frame 14 arranged thereabove, which is standard in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. The construction of the post 1 and the holder 2 e.ssentially corresponds to that of Figs. 1 and 2. Here, however, the holder cannot be supported directly on the floor, but must be firrnly anchored to the metal frarne 13 or, respectively 14. To this end, U-shaped fish plates or clamps 15 allocated to each frame are provided. The clamps 15 will embrace the respective frame 13 or 14 and are capable of being pressed thereagainst with a col,lplession screw 16, which extends between the legs of the U-shaped clamp, as best illustrated in Fig. 6. The clamps are unreleasably connected to a flat band 18, whiclh surrounds the holder 2, namely either directly or, when the carriage frame 13 is set back, by an a~pr~liately long adapter 17 composed of a quadrangular or square pipe. In the flat band 18 allocated to the lower frame, there is provided at least one threaded bore for a set screw l9a to form a pleSSUle contact with the holder 2, whereas two threaded bores are provided in the flat band allocated to the upper frame 14 on opposite sides thereto for the two set screws l9b, which are guided through the bores in the holder 2 and into pres~ule contact with the post 1. Like the set screw 3 in Fig. 2, the set screws 19a and 19b oppose the post 1 from sliding up inadvertently above all, however, and, given an apployliate dimensioning, they prevent the holder from moving relative to the firmly anchored flat band 18 when loaded with the full heig~ht of the patient.
As illustrated in Fig. 6, a tubular adapter or bushing 20 of an elastic m~teri~l that has abore for the screw-16 and.loosely touches the frame 13 in an unstrained or unco~ lessed condition is aFranged between the legs ofthe U-shaped clamp 15. The inside surfaces ofthe U-shaped clamp 15 are provided with an elastic layer 21 of, for example, plastic to protect the finish of the bed frame.
Thus, when the screw 16 is threaded into the nut to clamp the U-shaped clamp 15 onto the frame, the bushing 20 is compressed and expands to forrn a grip with the frame member.
The post 1 comprises a plurality of cross bores 22 for the acceptance of a safety pin or fixing pin 23, with which the post is supported on an upper edge ofthe holder 2. When the upper edge of the holder is fixed in a position that is illustrated in Fig. 4, it projects only slightly beyond the upper edge of the mattress support frame 14.
As illustrated, the holder 2 of the device is mounted on the outside edges of the frames.
However, by providing a shorter spacer 17, the holder can also be attached to the frame 14 on the inside of the frame member so that the post, when introduced into the holder, will move through the closest opening in the wire grid, which is usually provided for supporting the mattress, and, thus, the mattress is simply pushed slightly away by the presence of the post 1. With such an ~tt~hment of the holder 2 on the inside of the frame member 14, the bed can still be easily moved through doors and not have its width increased by the presence of the device.
A modification of the means for mounting or securing the post holder 2 on the side of a bed frame, such as a stationary bed, is illustrated in Figs. 7-9. This mounting means includes two sheet metal parts 2~ and 25', which are joined together by rivets to form a U-shaped member for mounting on a side board 24. The post holder 2 is secured to the sheet metal part 2~ with a clip or bracket 26, which is held by four screws which are threaded into rivet nuts 30, which were provided in a sheet metal part 25'. Two additional rivet nuts 29 are also provided arld are connected to an L-shaped plc~S~Llle plate 28 for pressing this plate against the surface of ~e side board 24. Rivet nuts are known in and of themselves and serve the purpose of providing a thin-wall structural element w;th a nut with female threads. Rivet nuts can be in~t~lled with specific drawing tools, for example a hand ~- tool which is=sold~under~the trade narne "GE~IPA".- The rivet nuts 29 and 30 are rnounted in the sheet part 25' before the part 25' and the part 25 are joined together by rivets. The employment of the ~,es~u,e plate 28 prevents damage or, respectively, dents in the side board 24 of the bed frarne. The fastening means shown in Figs. 1-3 also has the advantage that expensive welding work for reinforcing material for the nut threads can be dispensed with given a cost-saving lightweight structure. The parts - 25 and 25' can also advantageously be composed of a plastic m~tenal. Given an al)plopliate, thorough reinforcement of the m~ten~l, it would also be possible to replace the parts 2~ and 25' with a single U-sh~ped part and to introduce the nut threads for the pl~;SSW~: and fastening screws directly into these parts.
In the bed frame, as shown in Figs. 4-6, the frame members are formed of a quadrangular square cross section. However, if the bed frame is forrned of a tubular member having an oval shape, such as shown by the profile frame member 32, a different structure clamp is required.
Clamp members 33 are matched to the shape of the profile of the frame member 32 and engage an angle piece 31, which has been welded to the post holder 2. As illustrated, these are clamped onto the angle pieces by a threaded member and a pair of the clamp members 33 are provided.
When the movable bed, which is standard for clinics and care fields, has a quadrangular ma~tress fiame member, a r~ , .;. ,g means, which is composed of two U-shaped fish plates or clamps 34 connected to one another by a web, which clamps can be tightened against the frame by two colhl~lession screws 35, can be provided. An inside surface of this U-shaped clamp member 34 is provided with a protective layer 36. The post holder 2 is firmly connected to the connecting web between the two clarnps 34, such as by welding. The holder is provided with a set screw, such as 37, for the post. A counter-nut 38 serves the purpose of securing the position of the set screw 37.
. CA 02203322 1997-04-22 Another modification of the mounting means, w~ich is an especially low-outlay embodiment for movable beds that are preferably intencle.-l for quadrangular rnattress frames that extend more into the inside of the bed, is illustrated in Fig. 12. In this embodiment, similar to the embodiment of Fig. 11, the post holder is merely secured to the mattress frame and is vertically adjusted with vertical movement of the frame. Only a single clamp member 39 is provided for em.bracing the mattress frame, wherein the legs of this clamp member are fashioned T-shaped, as can be seen in Fig. 12. An incision 40 is provided in the upper leg to allow the f~ctening device to be positioned closer to a raisable head part of the bed, and this is useful for a more comfortable raising of the patient.
-Although various minor modifications may be suggested by those versed in the art, itshould be understood that I wish to embody within the scope of the patent granted her eon all such modifications as reasonably and properly come within the scope of my contribution to the art.
Claims (22)
1. An auxiliary device for disabled, bed-ridden patients, said device comprising a post having a grip at one end extending toward the bed space as well as at least one grip extending parallel to an edge of the bed, a holder for telescopically receiving the other end of the post in a fonn-fit, said holder having means for locking the post therein, and means for mounting the holder on an edge of the bed.
2. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the post has another grip extending in a direction away from the bed.
3. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the means for locking the post in a fixed position in the holder includes a set screw extending through the holder and engaging the post.
4. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, which includes means for supporting the post against downward movement at selectable heights.
5. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the means for mounting the holder attaches the holder to a side board of a bed frame of a stationary bed and comprises two clips composed of flat band material bent with at least one angle connected to the holder, each clip having a bore for receiving a fastening screw and said device including means for selecting the height of support comprising an insert introduced into the holder.
6. An auxiliary device according to claim 5, which includes a bottom plate firmly connected to an insert on which the end of an additional insert can rest, said inserts being telescopically received into the lower end of the holder.
7. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the bed is a movable bed having a carriage frame and a mattress supporting frame arranged thereabove, said means for mounting the holder to the bed including a U-shaped clamp member fixable to and embracing a respective frame member of the mattress support frame and a second U-shaped clamp member for receiving a frame member of the carriage frame, each of said clamp members being secured to said holder.
8. An auxiliary device according to claim 7, wherein the end of legs of each of the clamp members includes bores aligned with one another for receiving a compression screw, said screw clamping the legs of each of the clamp members onto the respective frame members.
9. An auxiliary device according to claim 8, which includes a spacer surrounding the compression screw and composed of an elastic material being arranged between the legs of each clamp member.
10. An auxiliary device according to claim 8, which includes an elastic protective layer applied on the inside surfaces of each of the U-shaped clamp members.
11. An auxiliary device according to claim 8, which includes the means for limiting movement of the post into the holder including a plurality of bores extending transversely through the post, and a pin received in the bore and resting on the upper surface of the holder to limit the amount of insertion of the post into the holder.
12. An auxiliary device according to claim 7, wherein the upper end of the holder is arranged approximately flush with the upper edge of the mattress support frame.
13. An auxiliary device according to claim 12, wherein the holder is arranged on the inside of the mattress support frame.
14. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the post and holder are composed of quadrangular pipe.
15. An auxiliary device according to claim 14, wherein an upper end of the post includes a covering.
16. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the bed has a frame with a side board, and the means for mounting the holder secures the holder to the side board of a bed frame and comprises a U-shaped part received on the side board, said U-shaped part having a clip for engaging the holder and receiving a pressure plate urged by threaded members against the side board to clamp the U-shaped part onto the side board.
17. An auxiliary device according to claim 16, wherein the U-shaped part is composed of two sheet metal parts riveted to one another at a side facing away from the bed, one of said parts being a planar sheet metal part having rivet nuts which are allocated to the compressions screws as well as fastening screws for the clip element.
18. An auxiliary device according to claim 16, wherein the U-shaped part is made of two plastic parts which are joined together by fastening elements.
19. An auxiliary device according to claim 16, wherein the surface of the U-shaped part and of the pressure plate lying against the side board are provided with an elastic protective layer.
20. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the means for mounting theholder to the bed include two angle pieces jointed to the holder and extending in opposite direction, said bed having a profile bed frame, two clamp members adapted to the cross sectional form of the profile bed frame being respectively provided one for each angle piece and means for clamping the two clamp members onto the bed frame and connecting them to the angle pieces.
21. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the means for mounting theholder on the bed includes two U-shaped clamp members interconnected by a web, said holder being secured to said web, each of said U-shaped clamp members embracing a frame member of a mattress frame and being fixable thereto by clamping elements.
22. An auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the means for mounting theholder to the bed comprises a U-shaped clamp member having T-shaped legs for engaging a frame member of a mattress frame, means for clamping the legs onto the frame member and said holder being connected to the a bite portion of a U-shaped member.
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